Update on Dad (Jerry Swicegood)

February it turns out was not much better than end of the year for dad. To recap, we took dad to  the hospital the week after Thanksgiving. He stayed there until January 1. He spent 20 days of January in rehab. After leaving rehab 21 days later, he made in back home. For two weeks or so, he enjoyed his living room where he has spent quality time since building the house in 1978. However, on a Monday morning towards the end of January, I received a call from Mom. "Kyle, can you come to the house". After rushing over, it was obvious we needed to call 911.  Dad has been at Novant/Forsyth since then.

Tomorrow(2/26/19),  Lord willing,  Dad will be leaving the Hospital and going back to rehab. While he still has a ways to go, we are all optimistic considering where he has been. As the doctors have said more than once, "he's a very sick man".

Elizabeth said the other day, "God has the ability to use this for His glory." With that in mind, I have been able to see the goodness of God. So many friends have reached out, prayed and expressed their kindness. On a personal level, associates in my business sphere have picked up the slack, constructed a few bridges for us to cross. God so often shows himself through His people.

Lastly, Mom has done just exactly what we expected her to do. She has been there beside Dad in the weakest time of his life. While it has been no fun to watch Dad in this time, watching Mom has been uniquely fulfilling; an example of what marriage is all about. Thanks for your interest in Dad.